Tell me not to worry

I'm 21 weeks as of today. I've been feeling baby for about 3 weeks now, and he's pretty strong. Its definite kicks, not just flutters. And its constannnttt. Today though, I've felt maybe 3 nudges. Should I be worried he's not moving as much, or is it still too early for that? I usually feel him SO (significant other) much more and much stronger

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As long as you're still feeling him, I wouldn't worry. Its too early for him to have any kind of "schedule". Also if you were moving a lot that can keep him relaxed as well. Our movement is calming to them, like being rocked. Have you tried waking him up in any way? Like chugging some cold water, drinking orange juice, or switching into a few different positions while laying down? That being said, when in doubt call your OB. Theres nothing wrong with easing your mind!

As long as you're still feeling him, I wouldn't worry. Its too early ...

Posted
09/23/2018

As long as you're still feeling him, I wouldn't worry. Its too early for him to have any kind of "schedule". Also if you were moving a lot that can keep him relaxed as well. Our movement is calming to them, like being rocked. Have you tried waking him up in any way? Like chugging some cold water, drinking orange juice, or switching into a few different positions while laying down? That being said, when in doubt call your OB. Theres nothing wrong with easing your mind!

This was me a few days ago. Now he’s moving so much. I think he switched positions not sure. But there wasn’t like two weeks when I felt like 3 nudges but i noticed now he’s on a different schedule and sleeping throughout the day 😂 my ob told me st this time movement is not consistent

At 21 weeks baby is still little. He could be facing your back and kicking so you don't feel it. I feel my baby very consistently and today is a day where I am feeling him/her less. Every few days I feel less movement and usually the next day s/he is back to kicking up a storm.

Good idea. He still has plenty of room to move around in there though. He could be further back, or lower than usual and you just aren't feeling him as well. Or with his back turned towards your belly and kicking inwards towards your spine. Then you wouldn't feel him as well either. I would definitely do the same thing and call my OB if I was worried though. Thats what theyre there for! Hoping everything is ok.

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